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Arthur T.Boddington, 342 West 14tli St.. New Vork City 



IMPATIENS HOLSTII. NEW HYBRIDS (Mixed) 



It is seldom that a iiovt'lty conies as quickly into general favor as the splendid Easi 

 African Balsam, /. llolslii. W'itli its brilliant vermilion-red llowers, it is indeed an excellent 

 Dot plant, ami also extremely useful for the open border, groups in a half-sunny position 

 producing a striking elTect. It may be remarked that the broad petaled blooms are i }i to i 

 mches in diameter. The new colors now olTered are (juile distinct and also very beautiful 

 I'kt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. for $i. 



IMPATIENS HOLSTII DELICATA 



Exceedingly large-flowering hybrid of Impaliens, obtained by artificial crossing. The 

 color of the blossoms is very delicate light rosy pink, with a darker center. Mag- 

 nificent plant for bedding in half-shady situations, and are also very free-flowering and 



attractive as a pot-plant. Pkt. 25c., 

 5 pkts. $1. 



IMPATIENS Sultani (Peren- 

 nial Balsam). G.S. Brilliant rosy 

 scarlet. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Imanthophyllum 

 (Clivia), Boddington's 

 Select Hybrids (G.P.) 



These are amongst the most use- 

 ful of plants for the decoration of 

 the conservatory, and for the 

 dwelling house during the spring 

 months. The great improvements 

 now show themselves in a marked 

 degree ; the trusses are larger, 

 more symmetrical and more dense; 

 the flowers also are larger and of 

 finer form, with broader segments 

 that meet or overlap beyond the 

 middle; the colors are brighter, 

 more varied, and in every respect 

 more attractive. Pkt. $1 , }^ pkt. 60c. 



Kochia trichophylla (Burning Bush) 



Incarvillea Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia) H.P. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, and one of the choicest perennial plants intro- 

 duced in recent years. It produces large, glo.xinia-like rose-colored flowers, which 

 last in perfection a long time; these are produced in clusters on stems 18 inches 

 high : should be protected with a covering of leaves during the winter. Pkt. loc. 



KENILWORTH IVY (Kentucky Ivy 

 perennial. Violet flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Linaria cyvibalaria) . H.P. Trailing 



Kalanchoe Kirkii (coccinea) G.S. 



This new species of Kalanchoe grows from 18 inches to 3 feet high, with a stout 

 green stem, furnished at its base with opposite and decussate pale green leaves, 

 and terminated by a many-flowered, much-branched inflorescence. The leaves 

 are ovate, hairy, 5 inches by inches broad, with a thick petiole and irregularly 

 dentate margin; the flowers are small, brick-red in the bud and bright orange 

 when fully expanded. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Kalanchoe Flammea (New) G.S. 



Finest of all the Kalanchoes. Height, 18 inches. Erect stem carrying large 

 bunches of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. Pkt. 50 cts. 



KADLFUSSIA amelloides. A hardy annual of very compact growth, with dark 

 blue flowers freely produced. Height 9 in. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Kochia trichophylla (Mock Cypress, or Fireball) H.A. 



A pretty half-hardy annual, forming compact bushes about 2K feet in height, 

 with small feathery light green drooping foliage, which changes, as the summer 

 advances, to a deep green and to a crimson hue in September. Very fine speci- 

 mens have been exhibited in pots, for which it is admirably adapted. .Seed may be 

 sown in March, giving the same treatment as for balsam or other similar annuals, 

 care being taken to secure a good drainage, as it is sometimes slow in germinating; 

 or seed may be sown in April, and the seedlings planted out 2 feet apart in the 

 open border about the end of May. Pkt. 10 cts., ViOz. Ji. 



KOCHIA Scoparia. Similar to the above, but not so graceful. Pkt. 5c., 5{oz. 50c, 



Larkspur (h.a. i ft.) 



Boddington's Scarlet Defiance Larkspur, (Seep- y, ) 



Very ornamental plants, producing, in great variety of form and colors, some of 

 the most beautiful flowers in cultivation. pkt. Oz. 



Double Dwarf Rocket. Azure-blue $005 $050 



Double Dwarf Rocket. Mixed colors 05 25 



TaU Rocket. 2ji ft. Double mixed , 05 30 



